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A darkened stage with rain water falling from above. In the centre is a two story building, on the upper floor a man lies in a bed with a light behind him, a woman stands over him. Outside the house a man kneels over a body lying on the floor. A stormy lake can be seen painted on the backdrop behind the house.

Main Stage
Opera and music

Rigoletto

29 March–23 April 2026

Power gets the last laugh.

A mysterious and eerie image featuring the blurred silhouette of a person pressing their hands against a translucent surface. The figure appears to be reaching out or trapped, with their shadowy form creating a sense of tension and unease. The blue-toned lighting enhances the ghostly, dreamlike atmosphere, evoking themes of isolation or the supernatural. The image represents the children in Natalie Abrahami’s production of The Turn of the Screw.

Linbury Theatre
Opera and music

The Turn of the Screw

27 March–6 April 2026

Fear. Guilt. Innocence corrupted.

A man in a patterned coat stands with arms outstretched, addressing a seated group of adults and children in an open indoor space. The group appears engaged, sitting on a wooden floor with tables and chairs in the background.

Royal Opera House
Tours

Children's Alice in Wonderland Adventure Tour

28 March–29 May 2026

Get ready to tumble down the rabbit hole and explore the curious world of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. For children ages 5-11 years old.

Royal Opera House
Tours

Behind the Scenes Tour

28 March–31 July 2026

Take a look in the areas that are normally off-limits to the public, including rehearsal studios, costumes and production workshops.

A surreal image divided into two contrasting halves - on the left, a nude figure representing Erda in Barrie Kosky's production of Wagner's Siegfried lies on the ground. She is covered in soil and curled in a fetal position in a misty, dark teal forest environment with scattered rocks and tangled roots; on the right, intense orange flames rage, consuming the space with bright fire and embers, creating a stark contrast between calm and chaos.

Main Stage
Opera and music

Siegfried

28 March–6 April 2026

An epic tale of courage and transformation.

A full audience facing the main stage of the Royal Opera House.

Main Stage
Ballet and dance
Opera and music

Friends Rehearsals

30 March–4 July 2026

Main Stage
Ballet and dance

Mayerling

30 March–18 May 2026

When all-consuming passion becomes a royal scandal.

Thurrock, Essex
Tours

Thurrock Workshop Tour

31 March–16 June 2026

Discover the fascinating world of the craftspeople who bring Royal Ballet and Opera productions to life with a tour of the Bob and Tamar Manoukian Production Workshop and Costume Centre in Thurrock.

The tenor Allan Clayton is performing as Peter Grimes in The Royal Opera’s Peter Grimes. He is barefoot, lying on the stage dressed in dirty yellow fishing overalls, a dark blue plaid shirt and a navy beanie hat, as though he is asleep. Fishing nets are draped over his body like a blanket. Behind him a chorus of performers stands in darkness holding torches.

Clore Studio
Opera and music

Insights: Discovering Britten

31 March 2026

Join cast and creatives from The Royal Opera's productions of Turn of the Screw and Peter Grimes in discussion of the works by Benjamin Britten.

Royal Opera House
Tours

Tea and Tour

3 April–5 June 2026

Journey behind the scenes and delve into the history of Swan Lake on this ballet-themed tour, complete with a delicious afternoon tea.